Proofreaders and Copy Markers Salary in United States (2024)

The average salary for Proofreaders and Copy Markers in the United States is around $48770 per year.

How much do Proofreaders and Copy Markers make in the United States?

In the United States, Proofreaders and Copy Markers earn an average hourly wage of $23.45 and a mean annual wage of $48770.

Mean Hourly Wage

$23.45

Mean Annual Wage

$48770

Proofreaders and Copy Markers earnings by experience

For Proofreaders and Copy Markers positions in the United States, hourly wages vary widely. The 10th percentile earns approximately $14.11 per hour, while those at the 25th percentile earn about $16.76 per hour. The median hourly wage stands at $21.83, and at the 75th percentile, it increases to $27.86. The top earners, at the 90th percentile, command an impressive $34.93 hourly.

When considering annual wages for Proofreaders and Copy Markers roles, the distribution remains diverse. At the 10th percentile, workers earn around $29350 annually, while those at the 25th percentile make about $34870 annually. The median annual wage, however, is $45410. For the 75th percentile, the figure rises to $57940, and at the 90th percentile, it peaks at $72660 per year.

Earnings for Starting level Proofreaders and Copy Markers

10th Percentile Hourly Wage

$14.11

10th Percentile Annual Wage

$29350

Earnings for Junior-level Proofreaders and Copy Markers

25th Percentile Hourly Wage

$16.76

25th Percentile Annual Wage

$34870

Earnings for Mid-level Proofreaders and Copy Markers

Median Hourly Wage

$21.83

Median Annual Wage

$45410

Earnings for Senior-level Proofreaders and Copy Markers

75th Percentile Hourly Wage

$27.86

75th Percentile Annual Wage

$57940

Earnings for Top-level Proofreaders and Copy Markers

90th Percentile Hourly Wage

$34.93

90th Percentile Annual Wage

$72660

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)